The Story of Cinnamon in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Story of Cinnamon in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cinnamon Guo Family: Lauraceae Scientific Name:Cinnamomum cassia (L.) D. Don Common Names:Also known as: Mu Gui, Zi Gui, Da Gui, La Gui, Gui Pi, Yu Gui Morphological Characteristics:Evergreen tree, height 12–17 meters. Bark is gray-brown, young branches slightly quadrangular. Leaves are alternate, leathery; elongated oval to nearly lanceolate, 8–17 cm long, pointed at the tip, … Read more